We’ve all heard or seen stories on the news about a distracted shopper at the grocery store having their purse or wallet stolen right out from under them.
Unfortunately, it’s becoming more and more common nowadays. Especially with the rise in electronic devices, there are more distractions that can make shoppers a target for thieves. Bill Stanton is a security consultant and he wanted to show just how easy it is for robbers to swipe a wallet.
He went out to a grocery store with his undercover accomplice and they pulled the classic distract and take technique. Bill would engage the unsuspecting customer while the accomplice would use that time to quickly place a sticker on the stranger’s purse or wallet.
When Bill informed the shopper that he was with Inside Edition, everyone was shocked at how fast a crime could happen. Bill left the shoppers with some important tips such as making sure that you never leave a bag in your cart or carrying a tote on your shoulder. We all need to be reminded of these dangers and take care to make sure we are not victims ourselves.